Morning Jolt: Anthony Davis picked 1st in NBA draft

Friday

Jun 29, 2012 at 12:01 AMJun 29, 2012 at 7:04 AM

The NBA draft took place last night, and, as expected, Anthony Davis of Kentucky was the No. 1 pick (New Orleans Hornets). Davis' teammate Michael Kidd-Gilchrist went second (Charlotte Bobcats). Six Kentucky players were taken overall, which tied a record for most players from a school in a single draft.

In the news: The NBA draft took place last night, and, as expected, Anthony Davis of Kentucky was the No. 1 pick (New Orleans Hornets). Davis' teammate Michael Kidd-Gilchrist went second (Charlotte Bobcats). Six Kentucky players were taken overall, which tied a record for most players from a school in a single draft.

Opening bell: The Dow Jones opened at 12,602.26, down 24.75‎ points Thursday.

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